USEFUL INFORMATION:

PASSPORTS AND DOCUMENTATION:

Travel Documents: Passport, with remaining validity of 6 months at the time of entering the country.

Visa: is not required for a stay not exceeding 90 days. You must be in possession of return ticket. 

HEALTH:

Health Care: The health situation in general is good. The cost of medicines is rather high and medical facilities are limited.

It is advisable to conclude, before undertaking the trip, an health insurance.

Vaccinations: No vaccination is required. 

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRICITY:

Telephones: The country dialling code for Belize is 00501.

The Phone Company "Belize Telecommunications Limited (BTL), provides domestic and international telephone services, internet connections (connections to high-speed Internet or cable) and mobile telephony services. 

Internet: Almost all hotel have connections to the Internet. Several are Internet cafes in main cities.

Electricity: The electric current is 110/220 volts, 50 Hz. The socket is a American type. 

CURRENCY AND BANKS:

Currency: Belize Dollar (BZD).

Banks: For purchases you can safely use the U.S. dollar, easily exchangeable the U.S. dollar and Euro that both convertible in local currency in banks and most hotels. Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club) are accepted in most shops.

Banking Hours: Banks are open from Monday to Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.